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Toronto skyline · 2023

Toronto’s waterfront skyline and the CN Tower, seen from Trillium Park. — Toronto from Trillium Park, photographed in 2023. Irosasr / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Distillery District · archival, 2008

Historic buildings around a courtyard in Toronto’s Distillery District. — An archival view of the Distillery District, photographed in 2008. Businesses and surroundings may have changed. Geo Swan; stitched by Marku1988 / CC BY-SA 3.0

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St. Lawrence Market · archival, 2022

A tree-lined street outside Toronto’s St. Lawrence Market. — An archival view of St. Lawrence Market, photographed in 2022. Jacob Rens / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Kensington Market · 2026

People browse shops and walk along Baldwin Street in Toronto’s Kensington Market beneath overhead wires and a cloudy sky. — Baldwin Street in Kensington Market, June 2026. Dillan Payne / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Queen Street East, Leslieville · 2017

Shops, pedestrians, cyclists and streetcar tracks along Queen Street East at Boston Avenue in Leslieville. — Queen Street East at Boston Avenue in Leslieville, September 2017. Jeff Hitchcock / CC BY 2.0

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The Beaches · 2014

A paddleboarder on Lake Ontario beside the Beaches shoreline, with trees, beachgoers and Toronto’s skyline in the distance. — The Beaches shoreline with downtown Toronto in the distance, July 2014. Dennis G. Jarvis / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Toronto Islands ferry · 2014

A white Toronto Islands ferry crosses the harbour in front of the wooded islands. — A Toronto Islands ferry on the harbour in July 2014. Dennis G. Jarvis / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Sugar Beach · 2016

Pink umbrellas and white Muskoka chairs on the sand at Sugar Beach beside Toronto Harbour. — Sugar Beach’s pink umbrellas beside Toronto Harbour, photographed in August 2016. Raysonho @ Open Grid Scheduler / Grid Engine / CC0

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Grenadier Pond, High Park · 2007

Autumn trees reflected in Grenadier Pond beside a shoreline path in Toronto’s High Park. — Autumn colour along Grenadier Pond in High Park, photographed in October 2007. Diego Torres Silvestre / CC BY 2.0

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Waterworks Food Hall · 2024

The brick entrance and courtyard planters outside Waterworks Food Hall in Toronto. — The Waterworks Food Hall entrance and courtyard, photographed in 2024. Canmenwalker / CC BY 4.0

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Toronto skyline illustration

An illustrated Toronto skyline with the CN Tower, rounded buildings, pale blue clouds and a coral sun. — A drawn view of Toronto’s skyline.

Editorial illustration: Things Toronto.

Wychwood Barns farmers’ market · 2011

Heirloom tomatoes in wooden crates at the Wychwood Barns farmers’ market in Toronto. — Tomatoes at the Wychwood Barns farmers’ market, photographed in September 2011. Michael Tutton / CC BY 2.0

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Queen Street West · 2024

Brick shopfronts, trees and streetcar tracks along Queen Street West in Toronto. — Queen Street West, photographed in May 2024. Geo Swan / CC0

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Vintage details

A denim jacket with its zipper and seam stitching visible beside a measuring tape. — Check the seams, fastening and fit before choosing a vintage piece.

Editorial illustration: Things Toronto.

Coffee pause

A single coffee, a glass of water and a closed notebook beside a sunlit window. — A midpoint pause does not need to become another full meal.

Editorial illustration: Things Toronto.

Book browsing

A small selection of books, a bookmark and a canvas tote on a wooden table. — A short shortlist leaves room for an unexpected find.

Editorial illustration: Things Toronto.

Group ordering

Three separate lunch orders arranged at individual places on a shared table. — Separate orders let everyone choose a meal and manage their own spending.

Editorial illustration: Things Toronto.

Market shop

Carrots, apples, a wrapped loaf and a small jar beside a reusable shopping bag. — One vegetable, one fruit, something for breakfast and an optional extra.

Editorial illustration: Things Toronto.

Picnic pack

A compact daypack, water bottle, light jacket and a small packed lunch on a bench. — Keep the day’s water, food and extra layer easy to carry.

Editorial illustration: Things Toronto.

Coffee beans at home

Whole coffee beans, a manual grinder and a paper-filter dripper on a kitchen counter. — Choose beans and a grind that suit the equipment you already use.

Editorial illustration: Things Toronto.

Chocolate stop

A small dark chocolate bar partly unwrapped from plain paper, with two broken pieces beside it. — Buy chocolate near departure so it spends less time in a warm bag.

Editorial illustration: Things Toronto.

Beach bike parking

A city bicycle secured to a steel rack with a U-lock beside a sandy shoreline. — Park and lock the bike before settling down on the sand.

Editorial illustration: Things Toronto.

Pond observation

Compact binoculars on a wooden bench with reeds and pond water softly out of focus behind them. — A quiet stop to observe can be the main event; a particular wildlife sighting is a bonus.

Editorial illustration: Things Toronto.

Light sightseeing lunch

A sandwich cut into two halves beside a small portion of fresh fruit on a pale table. — Choose something to enjoy now, without carrying a large food shop through the afternoon.

Editorial illustration: Things Toronto.

Waterfront photo pause

A compact camera and wrist strap resting on a stone ledge with lake water behind them. — Step out of the through-route before stopping for a photograph.

Editorial illustration: Things Toronto.

Kensington bellevue square

Autumn trees, paths and houses around Bellevue Square Park in Kensington Market. — Bellevue Square Park in Kensington Market, photographed in November 2023. Joe Mabel / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Distillery young centre

Wet brick paving outside the Young Centre, with its entrance canopy, green doors and pedestrians beneath strings of lights. — The lane outside the Young Centre for the Performing Arts, photographed in October 2018. A1 Federation / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Leslieville leslie grove

Two multicoloured benches beneath pink flowering trees beside the Leslie Grove Park sign. — Colourful benches and flowering trees at Leslie Grove Park, photographed in May 2020. Adamqcohen / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Beaches fox theatre

The Fox Theatre’s black-and-gold marquee and recessed entrance along Queen Street East. — The Fox Theatre entrance on Queen Street East, photographed in 2023. Canmenwalker / CC BY 4.0

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St lawrence interior

Baskets of strawberries, bananas and other produce line a brightly lit aisle inside St. Lawrence Market. — A produce display inside St. Lawrence Market, photographed in March 2017. Benreis / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Evergreen brick works

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Table food hall interior

A circular bar with green stools and surrounding dining tables inside TABLE food hall at CIBC SQUARE. — The bar and dining area at TABLE in CIBC SQUARE, photographed in 2023. Canmenwalker / CC BY 4.0

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Trinity bellwoods park

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Centre island bridge

An arched pale blue footbridge crossing the water among trees on Centre Island. — Centre Island Bridge, photographed in June 2007. John Vetterli / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Colborne lodge exterior

Colborne Lodge with its wraparound verandah and three tall chimneys, surrounded by trees. — Colborne Lodge in High Park, photographed in May 2009. Robert Taylor / CC BY 2.0

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Cn tower plaza

The CN Tower entrance and plaza viewed from above, with visitors walking between planted seating areas. — The plaza and entrance at the base of the CN Tower, photographed in September 2025. G. Edward Johnson / CC BY 4.0

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Simcoe wavedeck

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Toronto City Hall, photographed in 2015.

Toronto City Hall and the TORONTO sign seen across Nathan Phillips Square. — Toronto City Hall, photographed in 2015. JulieB.2 / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Inside Toronto City Hall’s council chamber, photographed in 2022.

Curved rows of desks and public seating inside Toronto City Hall’s council chamber. — Inside Toronto City Hall’s council chamber, photographed in 2022. Canmenwalker / CC BY 4.0

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Mississauga Civic Centre and Celebration Square, archival photograph from 2014.

Mississauga Civic Centre and its clock tower beside Celebration Square. — Mississauga Civic Centre and Celebration Square, archival photograph from 2014. Dipu TR / CC BY 3.0

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Brampton City Hall from Main Street, March 2024.

Brampton City Hall’s brick facade and clock tower seen from Main Street. — Brampton City Hall from Main Street, March 2024. Milan Suvajac / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Humber Bay Shores at Humber Bay Park West, May 2026

Condominium towers rising above Humber Bay Park West beside the water. — Humber Bay Shores at Humber Bay Park West, May 2026. Janusz Sobolewski / CC BY 4.0

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Homes in Leslieville, photographed in July 2007

A row of houses with front porches and small gardens on a leafy Leslieville street. — Homes in Leslieville, photographed in July 2007. SimonP / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Withrow Park in Riverdale, October 2020

Autumn trees and a Withrow Park sign beside a path through the park. — Withrow Park in Riverdale, October 2020. Vladislav Litvinov / CC0

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University College at U of T’s St. George campus, April 2017

University College and its central tower across the lawn at the University of Toronto. — University College at U of T’s St. George campus, April 2017. GoginkLobabi / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Building E at Humber’s Lakeshore campus, June 2015

A red-brick academic building with tall windows at Humber’s Lakeshore campus. — Building E at Humber’s Lakeshore campus, June 2015. Rev Edward Brain, D.D. / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Looking north along Yonge Street in North York Centre, September 2015

High-rise buildings lining Yonge Street in North York Centre. — Looking north along Yonge Street in North York Centre, September 2015. PFHLai / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Corktown Common’s lowland prairie, photographed in 2025

A path through Corktown Common with planting beds and residential buildings beyond. — Corktown Common’s lowland prairie, photographed in 2025. Canmenwalker / CC BY 4.0

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Bloor Street West in Bloor West Village, May 2026

Shops, pedestrians and street traffic along Bloor Street West in Bloor West Village. — Bloor Street West in Bloor West Village, May 2026. Chicken4War / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Marie Curtis Park near Long Branch, September 2017

An open lawn edged by mature trees at Marie Curtis Park. — Marie Curtis Park near Long Branch, September 2017. Jeff Hitchcock from Seattle, WA, USA / CC BY 2.0

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An evening at June Rowlands Park in Davisville, August 2020

A pink evening sky above the playing field and trees at June Rowlands Park. — An evening at June Rowlands Park in Davisville, August 2020. Vladislav Litvinov / CC0

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Guild Park and Gardens in Guildwood, September 2017

Stone columns and architectural fragments surrounded by trees in Guild Park and Gardens. — Guild Park and Gardens in Guildwood, September 2017. Jeff Hitchcock from Seattle, WA, USA / CC BY 2.0

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York University’s Keele campus, photographed in August 2009

The glass entrance and facade of an academic building on York University’s Keele campus. — York University’s Keele campus, photographed in August 2009. Raysonho @ Open Grid Scheduler / Grid Engine / Public domain

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OCAD University’s Sharp Centre for Design, August 2017

The black-and-white Sharp Centre for Design raised on colourful columns above McCaul Street. — OCAD University’s Sharp Centre for Design, August 2017. Arild Vågen / CC BY-SA 4.0

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The library learning commons at George Brown’s Waterfront campus, April 2019

Study desks beside tall windows overlooking the lake at George Brown’s Waterfront campus. — The library learning commons at George Brown’s Waterfront campus, April 2019. Raysonho @ Open Grid Scheduler / Scalable Grid Engine / CC0

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Centennial College’s Ashtonbee campus library, February 2014

The illuminated glass and metal library building at Centennial College’s Ashtonbee campus at dusk. — Centennial College’s Ashtonbee campus library, February 2014. Mark Toljagic / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Olivia Chow and Jack Layton on their way to vote in Toronto, May 2, 2011

Olivia Chow, wearing red, walks beside Jack Layton on a Toronto sidewalk as cameras follow them. — Olivia Chow and Jack Layton on their way to vote in Toronto, May 2, 2011. Heather Vaughan / West Annex News / CC BY 2.0

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Olivia Chow and Sarah Layton meet visitors at the Nathan Phillips Square tributes, August 26, 2011

Olivia Chow and Sarah Layton standing with people gathered to remember Jack Layton at City Hall. — Olivia Chow and Sarah Layton meet visitors at the Nathan Phillips Square tributes, August 26, 2011. Ed Van-West Garcia / CC BY-SA 2.0

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The tandem-bicycle memorial at Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, photographed in February 2023

A bronze Jack Layton on the rear seat of a tandem bicycle, with the front seat empty. — The tandem-bicycle memorial at Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, photographed in February 2023. Fabian Roudra Baroi / CC BY-SA 4.0

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The Native Canadian Centre of Toronto pow wow, photographed on May 21, 2016

Dancers and visitors gather on a grassy field at the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto pow wow in May 2016. — The Native Canadian Centre of Toronto pow wow, photographed on May 21, 2016. geographer700 / CC BY 2.0

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Flags and participants at the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto pow wow, May 21, 2016

Participants carrying flags enter the gathering at the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto pow wow in 2016. — Flags and participants at the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto pow wow, May 21, 2016. geographer700 / CC BY 2.0

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Election candidate portraits

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